Just Stop Oil attempts to block departure gates at Gatwick Airport

Eight people have been arrested over the incident, according to Sussex Police. A spokesman said: “Police responded to a report of protesters demonstrating at the security entrance to Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal at around 8am.

“Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of interfering with public infrastructure, and an increased police presence should be expected at this time. The airport is operating as usual, and there has been no disruption caused by protest activities.”

An airport spokesman said: “London Gatwick is open and operating normally. There are a small number of protesters at the airport who have now been arrested and are being removed from the airport.”

Last week, 10 Just Stop Oil activists were arrested on suspicion of attempting to disrupt Heathrow Airport. None of the activists were allowed into the airport, the Met said.

The latest action was part of what Just Stop Oil calls the “Oil Kills International Uprising” at airports around the world.